Unusual treats from Goa: from coconut dumplings to semolina porridge
Numerous tourists who visit Goa bring with them not only souvenirs but also culinary experiences, which in turn have influenced South Indian, British, and Portuguese cuisine.
In addition to local seafood and a variety of alcoholic beverages, Goa is also known for its desserts. They are made from coconut milk, coconut, and Goan red rice, writes NewsBytes.
No wonder the real queen of Goan desserts is called bebinca. It is a multi-layered cake usually served warm with vanilla ice cream. This traditional Goan dessert has a sweet, buttery flavor with aromatic spice notes and a rubbery texture. It usually has seven to 16 layers and is popular during Christmas.
Kokad is a traditional barfi-like dessert. This dessert is similar to barfi cookies, which are a popular Christmas sweet in Goa. This sweet dish, usually made from fine semolina, coconut, and a touch of vanilla essence, is initially white in color. You can dip the kokad into hot chocolate and enjoy it. Due to its melt-in-your-mouth texture, it is also popular in other parts of the country.
A classic sweet dish is perad, which is a classic Goan candy usually made using guava, sugar, butter, and lemon. This sweet, also called guava cheese, has a reddish-brown hue and an extremely soft and pleasant-to-chew texture. You can eat it on toast for breakfast when it is not fully cooked or as a dessert when it is fully cooked.
Another delicacy is nehri, which are deep-fried sweet dumplings filled with coconut, grated jaggery, poppy seeds, almonds, cardamom, and sugar. It is basically a Goan version of the North Indian gujiya. This sweet should be eaten in two to three days because it contains fresh coconut. It also has a spicy version.
And finally, channa doss or doche is made of Bengal gram, coconut, sugar, cardamom, and ghee. This is a Goan candy that is usually served at weddings. It takes a lot of patience to make this barfi-like sweet because it requires a lot of stirring. The candy has a dry crust and is soft on the inside. It can be stored in an airtight container for several days.
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